LaRue Performance Can-Am X3 Alternator Kit (2017+)
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The LaRue Performance Can-Am X3 alternator kit adds a second charging system to your Maverick X3 when lights, stereos and accessories need more power than the stock stator can make. It comes as a 60 amp or 195 amp kit, bolts straight to the crank, and works alongside the factory stator to keep voltage up so the ECU doesn't pull power.
LaRue says the stock X3 ECU pulls power when voltage is too low, and the stock accessory relay drops out at 12.5 volts. LaRue tested X3s on its own dyno and saw power drops and low-voltage limp modes as the stator and other components heated up. It developed this billet alternator kit, which also charges at idle, to solve that.
Key Features
- 60 amp or 195 amp kit options
- 195 amp: rated at 195 amps, and LaRue has seen 150 amps at idle
- 60 amp: 45 amps at idle, up to 60 amps for short periods
- Works alongside the factory stator as two separate charging systems
- Bolts straight to the crank for a reliable connection
- Bolt-on kit with no frame modifications
- All parts and hardware needed for installation included
- 195 amp unit is a marine-style alternator
- CAD designed and CNC machined in-house, made in the USA, per LaRue
Built To Solve: Can-Am X3 Low Voltage and Stator Overload
- Lights, stereo, comms, navigation and pumpers drawing more power than the stator can make
- ECU pulling power when voltage drops
- Accessory relay dropping out at 12.5 volts
- Low-voltage limp modes when the stator heats up
- X3 dual battery charging the stock stator cannot keep up with
Best For: Can-Am Maverick X3 Accessory and Stereo Builds
- X3 60 amp alternator kit: machines running a light bar and a few other lights
- X3 195 amp alternator kit: large light setups, big stereo systems or many accessories
- Dual battery builds that need to recharge both batteries
- Desert, dune and long-distance riders who run accessories for hours
Specifications
- Brand: LaRue Performance
- Fits: 2017+ Can-Am Maverick X3
- Options: 60 amp or 195 amp alternator kit
- 195 amp kit: rated 195 amps, 150 amps at idle (observed by LaRue), marine-style alternator
- 60 amp kit: rated 60 amps, 45 amps at idle
- Mounting: bolts straight to the crank, no frame modifications
- Includes: all parts and hardware needed for installation
- Sold separately: alternator belt cover, circuit breaker
- Construction: CAD designed and CNC machined in-house
- Origin: made in the USA (per LaRue Performance)
Fitment
- 2017+ Can-Am Maverick X3 models
Fitment is not guaranteed on unlisted applications, so confirm your model and year before ordering.
FAQ
Why does my Can-Am X3 need an alternator kit?
When your lights, stereo and other accessories use more power than the stator can make, voltage drops. LaRue says the stock ECU pulls power when voltage is too low, and the stock accessory relay drops out at 12.5 volts. Adding the alternator kit gives the X3 a second power source.
Should I choose the 60 amp or 195 amp Can-Am X3 alternator kit?
LaRue says the 60 amp kit works well with a light bar and a few other lights. It puts out 45 amps at idle and can reach 60 amps for short periods. If you run a lot of lights and/or a big stereo, LaRue says you need the 195 amp kit, which is rated at 195 amps and has put out 150 amps at idle in LaRue's testing.
Does the alternator kit replace the factory stator?
No. The kit works alongside your stator, so the machine has two separate charging systems.
Do I need a second battery with the X3 alternator kit?
Only if you want to run your stereo or lights while the machine is off. If you run a dual battery setup, LaRue says you need an alternator kit to recharge it, because the stock stator does not have enough power.
Is the Can-Am X3 alternator kit bolt-on?
Yes. It bolts straight to the crank, needs no frame modifications, and comes with all the parts and hardware for installation. LaRue publishes installation instructions and an install video.
Can the X3 195 amp alternator get wet?
LaRue says the 195 amp unit is a marine-style alternator, so you don't have to worry about it getting soaked in water. LaRue does not recommend submarining in mud.
Why LaRue Performance
Every LaRue Performance alternator kit for the X3 is designed and machined in-house. It built the kit after dyno testing many Maverick X3s and seeing power drops and low-voltage limp modes, then tested it on rides from Oldsmobile Hill to the Verde River.
Complete Your Can-Am X3 Charging System Upgrade
Choose the 60 amp Can-Am X3 alternator kit for a light bar and a few lights, or the 195 amp kit for big stereos, large light setups and dual batteries. Think about adding the LaRue alternator belt cover, which is sold separately, and a circuit breaker. If you are adding a second battery, plan the battery mount and wiring at the same time. Confirm your Maverick X3 model and year, and review the install instructions before you order.
